Petro Gazz Calls for Officiating Lapses Address in PVL Semifinal Controversy
A controversial play during the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) semifinal match between Petro Gazz and Creamline has sparked discussions regarding officiating lapses in the game.
Petro Gazz’s Statement
- Petro Gazz expressed disagreement with some of the decisions made by the first referee, Bobby Celso, during the match.
- The team highlighted a crucial moment in the third set involving a spike by Alyssa Valdez over the block of Aiza Maizo-Pontillas and MJ Phillips.
- There was a dispute over a call that initially favored Petro Gazz but was later reversed in favor of Creamline due to a touch on the ball by one of the Angels.
Concerns Raised by Petro Gazz
- The team felt that the first referee should have stuck to his initial call, which could have been subject to a challenge by Creamline.
- Petro Gazz was unable to challenge the call as they had used up all their challenges, leading to verbal disagreements with the officials.
- The team suggested that the referee could have consulted with the linesman or initiated a referee’s challenge to clarify the situation.
Call for Officiating Improvement
- Petro Gazz called on the league to address the officiating errors to maintain the integrity of the PVL.
- Despite the outcome of the match, the team acknowledged Creamline’s victory and looked ahead to future games in the league.
The teams involved are set to compete in upcoming matches, with Creamline facing Chery Tiggo and Petro Gazz taking on Choco Mucho in their respective matchups.
The top two teams at the end of the single round-robin Final Four will advance to the championship series, while the bottom two will compete in the bronze-medal contest.
